August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/19/2020
German WWII Heer M40 single decal helmet marked "ET66" for the maker "Eisenhuttenwerke Thale", in a shell size of 66, with a lot number of "1183". Shell retains 85-90% of its original smooth gray-green paint. Interior retains approximately 95% of its untouched smooth gray-green finish. Heer decal is in 90+% condition with the required era coat of lacquer, which shows up nicely with a blacklight. Original zinc liner band is present and is untouched. Liner is complete, untouched, in a nice light tan color, with a size stamp of "59", and some medium fraying to the leather all the way around its circumference. Original drawstring is present, and one leather liner tongue is broken off. Original chinstrap with freckled gray painted steel buckle and aluminum rivets are present, with some light wear, and a "RBNr". A very desirable, untouched, and complete M40 combat helmet. CONDITION: Overall excellent+. WZ
Item Dimensions: 6 - 1/4" x 11 - 1/4" x 9 - 1/4".